Leil Selichot 4878 / סליחות 8638
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 8638 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 4875 | 23 Elul 8635 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4876 | 25 Elul 8636 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4877 | 25 Elul 8637 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4878 | 21 Elul 8638 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4879 | 25 Elul 8639 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4880 | 25 Elul 8640 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4881 | 21 Elul 8641 | ||
| Leil Selichot 4882 | 23 Elul 8642 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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